Supply Roof Rack

ABSTRACT

Disclosed is a supply roof rack to eliminate the risk of injury due to manually loading steep roofs or any roofs as concerned. As its designed so that laborers will not have to get on any roofs to stack roofing materials. The supply roof rack will be pre-loaded from the supply warehouse or at the job site. A crane or knuckle boom operator would boom the supply roof rack pre-loaded onto the roof. This will bring more security to many roofing supply companies from the high risks of fatalities due to laborers slipping off the roofs and or falling through holes unseen on the roofs.

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.62/070,617 filed on Sep. 2, 2014 entitled “Supply Roof Rack”

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a supply roof rack that prevents therisk of fatalities as a roofing supply laborer. More specifically, thepresent invention pertains to an easily attachable and detachablereadily equipment, which can be form-fitting to any pitch roof toprevent the falling off of roofs and or falling through unseen holes inroofs. The rack is not meant to be ridden on, but rather provided in aconstruction roofing project that readily allows multiple use and fordistributing the rack to roofing supply companies through attachment toequip machinery such as cranes and or knuckle booms.

The rise of death and injury to roofers and helpers is on the inclineand have become common to this form of industry within the UnitedStates. This issue is on a five year high despite significantimprovement within the workplace for its industry. Statistics state thenumeral factor to be that of four thousand three hundred and eightythree cases of death and injury involving roofing. In two thousandtwelve there were about eighty-one percent falls to lower levels, withinthat one in four fatal falls to lower levels involved ten to thirty feetor less. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increasedits resources for fall prevention training, but truth be told, fallprevention really cannot become 99% effective until there is somethingsuch as the disclosed supply roof rack to eliminate manual labor ofhaving to load on pitch roofs.

Successful roofing supply companies generally allow their employees toplace a ladder against a roof making sure its at the correct angle fromthe edge of the roof to the bottom of the ground. In addition to puttingon a safety harness which is designed to eliminate slipping off theroofs that is attached to a retractable lanyard which is nailed securelyto a roof that is also hooked to the harness on the laborer. This infact enables the laborer to climb the ladder to the root then having toremove the roofing equipment from the pallet or knuckle boom onto theroof. The present invention contemplates two key embodiments related toits construction and for the purposes of limiting the rise of death andinjury of roofers and laborers. A first embodiment is adapted to beform-fitting to a particular roof pitch, wherein its structure istailored to fit onto any pitch roof without manual labor of climbingonto roofs having to depend on a piece of nylon fabric for security. Asecond embodiment contemplates an efficient practice of successfulcompanies having employees to spend less time at one job site whichincreases revenue value and decreases labor wage. Both embodiments bringsecurity to the laborer, roofing supply companies, and OSHA whereafterthe disclosed equipment is secured therearound for complete roofingneeds.

Description of the Prior Art

Similar safety equipment have been disclosed in the prior art thatrelate to reducing of injury and death. These methods of equipment doesnot share the same design elements for the purposes of providingsecurity of a laborer onto a roof. These methods in prior art relatemostly to attaching and detaching to bodies for the preparation ofclimbing onto a roof. Those related to roofing supply have a divergingconstruction and concept as it relates to loading roofing supplies. Thepresent invention provides a readily attachable and detachablealternative to those present in the prior art.

The present invention provides a stability in its material sturdinessand is adapted to prevent the rising of deaths and serious injury due tofalls. Its construction is one of reusable material and is easilyattached and detached through its own built in operations subsequentlyfor a multi-use. Its elements substantially diverges in design from theprior safety designs, and consequently it is clear that there is a needin the art for an improvement to existing roofing equipment. In thisregard the instant invention substantially accommodates these needs.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

In view of the ongoing disadvantages inherited in the known types ofroofing supply equipment now present in the prior designs, the inventionprovides a new roofing supply equipment wherein the same can be utilizedfor providing convenience and efficiency for the operator when utilizingthis multi-use rack that prevents the rise of injury.

It is another object of the present invention to provide readilyaccommodations such as the convenience of rollers that functions as ameans of transporting needs while on the roof limiting movement ofindividuals.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a supply roof rackthat is adapted for multiple use, wherein its structure and constructionallows ready attachable and detachable members when weight from anobject not apart of its design has suppressed itself onto the rack andhas lifted from the rack.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide roofingequipment having two embodiments such as the following: A first aform-fitting to a particular roof pitch, that does not implies the riskof danger through movement without instruction. A second embodiment thatensures the practice of efficiency and decrease in worker's compensationclaims each year.

A final object of the present invention is to provide a supply roof rackcomprising of an industrial strength high grade aluminum materialconstruction or similar inexpensive, semi-heavyweight and non-disposablebuild that provides a permanent operation that can be re-used of after asingle job.

Other important object features and advantages of the present inventionwill become apparent from the following detailed descriptions taken inagreement with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF DRAWINGS

Although the characteristics features of this invention are particularlyacknowledged in the claims, the manner of the invention itself in whichit may be made and used may be better understood after a review of thefollowing descriptions taken in connection with the accompanyingdrawings, wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a front flat perspective 3-D view of the present supplyrack in an open configuration with rack to rack inserts and sprintlocking units.

FIG. 2 shows a front 3-D view of the dial in pitch in an openconfiguration.

FIG. 3 shows a slight side and top view of the independent wheels andcoaster including the retainer and swivel neck which all work togetherto provide mobility to the rack.

FIG. 4 shows a flat front view of the outer roof rack and the outerchassis roof rack which are all in the same, with displays of the shelvedowel inserts and extension sockets with a help advantage of the guiderod.

FIG. 5 shows a 3-D inside view of roof rack spring lock units.

FIG. 6 shows a front view of the zero gravity weight lock auto release.

FIG. 7 shows a half sided up close description of the pitch and dial inlock, with inserts and shaft lock views.

FIG. 8 shows a forward side and flat view of the lock-in tee pin,lock-in clamp, and lock-in housing.

FIG. 9 shows a front, side and flat view of the reinforcement stationplates, shelving units, shelve dowel inserts, and bundle keepers.

FIG. 10 shows the dimensions of the zero gravity weight lock with abuilt in coil spring.

FIG. 11 shows the top side of the inner roof rack with the includes ofinner shaft connects, shelve hanger stations, chassis mobile rack, wheelcoasters, pin lock and release station, chassis connect inserts, asthese all work together to make up this particular view.

FIG. 12 shows all views of the inner roof rack clamp which is the sameas the inner chassis mount clamp as one in the same which includes theclamp bolt lock.

FIG. 13 shows a single coil spring view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the previously submitted drawings. Likedescriptions are used to distinguish like and similar elements of thesupply roof rack. For the purposes of presenting a brief and cleardescription of the present invention, the preferred advantages will bediscussed as used for preventing the rise of injury and deaths throughusing a permanent multi-use supply roof rack. The figures are intendedfor representation purposes and should not be considered to be limitingin any respect.

Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a front flat perspective view ofthe supply roof rack equipment of the present invention in an openconfiguration with rack to rack inserts. The roof rack comprises of anindustrial strength high grade aluminum constructed and semi-heavyweightstructure having insertions and independent panels, wherein lengthwisesecuring racks which is the supply roof rack itself. Is utilized alongthe filling of the pitch roof to allow for form of placement and removalof the equipment, despite the constructual features and sizes of anygiven pitch roof. Specifically, the present rack comprises a unitforming a largely flat structure in which are apart of the equipmentmake-up therewith. Wherein the spring locking unit has a pin thatinserts and secures the roof racks together.

Referring now to FIG. 2, shows a front end view of the dial in pitch ofthe present invention in an open configuration showing the constructionof the rack and its members feature which are partially the brains ofthe supply roof rack. The dial in pitch is made up of iron welding toform its shape for functioning purposes. When the pitch dial is set, thepitch lock inserts enable the two to work together as one and the sameeven in part to the load shaft, the pitch pointer to pin point the rightsetting for the pitch dial Axle housing included to prevent the bendingwhen lifting or transporting of materials onto the roofs, and the hoistmount also included for weighted pressure. The outer chassis and loadshaft are one in the same.

Referring now to FIG. 3, shows a slight side and top view of theindependent wheels and coaster including the retainer and swivel neckwhich all work together to provide mobility to the rack of the presentinvention in an open configuration. This enables roofers to roll therack onto the roof in which ever manner they so please as each wheelmoves to their revolution according to its own path.

Referring now to FIG. 4, shows a flat front view of the outer roof rackand the outer chassis which are all in the same, with displays of theshelve dowel inserts and extension sockets with a help advantage of theguide rod of the present invention in an open configuration. Shelvedowels are used to bring support in adjusting the shelves as to theextension sockets are for the same. The wheel coasters are present forthe ease coasting of the wheels in supporting the guide rod.

Referring now to FIG. 5, shows a 3-D inside view of roof rack springlock units of the present invention in an open configuration. An upclose view on the rack to rack inserts along with the locking spring pinfunctions provided. This function brings security in locking the formentioned features together as one.

Referring now to FIG. 6, shows front view of the zero gravity weightlock auto release of the present invention in an open configuration. Thelock is used to engage once weight is placed onto the supply roof rackand to disengage once the weight is lifted through the operations of thecoil spring.

Referring now to FIG. 7, shows a half sided up close description of thepitch and dial in lock, with inserts and shaft lock views of the presentinvention in an open configuration. The shaft is pulled out to show aclear view of its function, normally the shaft is set flush with thepitch lock dial. When the pitch and shaft lock inserts are inline toeach other the tee lock is inserted to lock both together, which thenenables the roof pitch to be set in place. The inner chassis mountrotates around the pitch lock and the pitch lock rotates around theshaft, and then the shaft supports the outer chassis roof rack.

Referring now to FIG. 8, shows a forward side and flat view of thelock-in tee pin, lock-in clamp, and lock-in housing of the presentinvention in an open configuration, showing the functions therein thelock in tee pin has a built in clamp housing wherein the lock-in clampresides once united.

Referring now to FIG. 9, shows a front, side and flat view of thereinforcement station plates, shelving units, shelve dowel inserts, andbundle keepers of the present invention in an open configuration. Thereinforcement station plates are located inside each transport shelvingunit which allows the shelve dowels to be firmly inserted to bringstability to the bundle keepers for a firm attachment.

Referring now to FIG. 10, shows the dimensions of the zero gravityweight lock with a built in coil spring of the present invention in adisplayed open configuration. This gravity weight lock has a built incoal spring which allows the lock to stay open until the lock hooks ontoa weighted object and then when pulled against the object, the weightforces it to close and lock but automatically releases when the weightforce is let off.

Referring now to FIG. 11, shows the top side of the inner roof rack ofthe present invention with an open configuration. With the includes ofinner shaft connects, shelve hanger stations, chassis mobile rack, wheelcoasters, pin lock and release station, chassis connect inserts, asthese all work together to make up this particular view inside the innerroof rack.

Referring now to FIG. 12, shows the different dimensions of the innerroof rack clamp which is also referred to as the inner chassis mountclamp because they are one in the same of the present invention with anopen configuration.

Referring now to FIG. 13, shows the view of a single coil spring of thepresent invention. The coil spring is used to help operate the zerogravity weight lock with and without force of weighted objects.

Overall the present invention provides a reliable method for laborersand roofers that prevents the cause of serious injury and or death dueto the falling from roof tops. The equipment ensures that laborers willnot have to attach themselves to harness, ladders, or the equipmentitself for delivery, but through operating the supply roof rack byguiding it from the ground onto a roof through using a crane or knuckleboom to do so. The equipment is available in a form-fitting design toaccommodate any pitch roof no matter the height or width. The materialis adapted to be readily re-used and provides a long-lasting product,while its construction is hard and conformed to allow the performance ofany roofing or roofing supply company to excel in productivity inregular work duties.

Throughout todays roofing industry, there are many roofing supplycompanies rather multi-billion dollar companies or just scratching thesurface companies. Within the market at times there's a disadvantage tothe smaller companies to produce a roofing product to diverse job sitesdue to limitations. Often times these limitations are present due toinadequate equipment. Even major roofing supply companies have to turndown job deliveries or face the risk of time-lapse another word for idletime due to having to call in a more equip truck from their fleet.Inadequateness brings on other issues of concern such as power lines,destruction of homeowners grass, driveways, and side panels, costingcompanies even more on insurance claims. This more than often causesthese companies a loss in revenue and labor. Relating back to thehundreds of thousands of dollars paid out in worker's compensationclaims due to back injuries, or other serious bodily injuries and evendeath, for jobs that are successfully delivered, but are they? Roofinglabor injuries are more common now than ever, but this is an issue thatshould not be a common thing, because its not only costing companiescompensation but families undoubtedly unretractable loss. The presentinvention is provided as a more safer way to deliver product readilyequip to fit any pitch formed roof, durable and longlasting, and furtherprovides an alternative to the traditional roof loading methods that areadapted to provide bodily preparation for loading.

The present invention is a roof forming equipment that is used to holdshingles, with the design having the operations which enables it withstability to sit onto any pitch roof. The invention is comprised of anindustrial strength high grade aluminum available with rollers, chassisconnect inserts and guide pad to make properly operable, attached forroofers when needed they are able to roll it on the roof while placingshingles in place. The roller wheels are five in the same on singleshafts each move to there own revolution according to its own path.While it is made to adjust to any pitch roof accessorized with a zerogravity weight lock securing on or off the roof designed to attach anddetach to weight. The desired construction is being supported by anindustrial strength high grade aluminum material strong enough to holdroofing supplies but light enough for transporting supplies as directedby a crane and or knuckle boom adapted by continuous use. The supplyroof rack is further designed with a coil spring which operates to allowthe zero gravity weight lock to stay opened until the weighted object ispresent. The inner chassis mount rotates around the pitch lock and thepitch lock rotates around the shaft which supports the outer chassisroof rack. The pitch has a pitch dial that works hand in hand as one andthe same even in part to the load shaft. This equipment may be providedin bundles or single packaging for sale depending upon the demand of thepurchaser which is projected to be a roofing supply company and or acrane, knuckle boom company.

In light of the given disclosures and the relevant former art equipment,it is submitted that the instant invention has been shown and describedin what is considered to be the most practical and preferreddescription. It is recognized, however, that departures may be madewithin the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications willoccur to a skilled person in the art. With respect to the abovedescription then, to include size variations, material, form, shape,function and the manner of operation, use and assembly, are deemedreadily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equalrelationships to those illustrated in the drawings and also described inthe specification are intended to be encompassed by the presentinvention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of theproposition of the invention. Since numerous modifications and orchanges will occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired tolimit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown anddescribed, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalentsmay be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

I claim: 1) A supply roof rack, comprising: a roof forming equipmentthat is used to hold roofing materials such as shingles, said designhaving the operations which enables it with stability to sit unto anypitch roof; said roof forming further comprising rollers attached forroofers when needed they are able to roll it on the roof; said roof rackis made to adjust to any pitch roof, while accessorized with a zerogravity weight lock securing on or off the roof without hooking orunhooking; said zero gravity weight lock has a built in coil spring thatin which enables the zero gravity weight lock to engage and disengage;said equipment construction that of industrial strength high gradealuminum a crane and or knuckle boom adapted by continuous use; saidequipment contains an outer roof rack that has shelve dowel inserts,extension sockets, wheel coasters and a guide pad; said equipment has ashared inner shaft connect, shelve hanger station, chassis mobile rack,wheel coasters, pin lock and release station; said equipment is alsoaccessorized with adequate locking equipment such as the pitch lock andshaft lock; 2) The equipment of claim 1, wherein said zero gravityweight lock engages when there is applied pressure to the equipment butdisengages once the weight is lifted. 3) The equipment of claim 1,wherein said coil spring operates to allow the lock to stay opened untilthe weighted object is present. 4) The equipment of claim 1, whereinsaid rollers can be used at all times to transport roofing materialsfrom one end of the roof to another safely on any roof. 5) The equipmentof claim 1, wherein said chassis connect inserts and guide pad to makeproperly operable. 6) The equipment of claim 1, wherein said the pitchlock and shaft lock inserts must in-line to align into each other. 7)The equipment of claim 1, wherein said inner chassis mount rotatesaround the said pitch lock and the said pitch lock rotates around thesaid shaft which supports the said outer chassis roof rack. 8) The saidequipment of claim 1, wherein the said pitch has a said pitch dial thatworks hand in hand as one and the same even in part to the load shaft.9) The said equipment of claim 1, wherein the said roller wheels arefive in the same on single shafts each move to there own revolutionaccording to its own path. 10) The equipment of claim 1, wherein saidindustrial strength high grade aluminum, long lasting material is madeto attach and detach to already equip machinery such as a crane orknuckle boom. 11) The equipment of claim 1, wherein said is formed ofcontinuous pieces of aluminum to form a roof pitch shaped projection 12)The equipment of claim 1, wherein said industrial strength high gradealuminum is provided in an adjust-fitting for particular roofcategories.